Overview

Jonathan Adair is a litigation partner in Kirkland’s Chicago office. His practice focuses on complex commercial litigation at both the trial and appellate levels. He has represented clients in litigation matters across a broad array of subjects, including antitrust, breach of contract, M&A disputes, executive compensation, foreign judgment enforcement, toxic tort, insurance coverage, and False Claims Act.

Jonathan spent nine months working on secondment at the litigation department of a large corporation, where he managed a variety of litigation matters and developed a strong understanding of the in-house perspective and how to effectively work with outside counsel. Jonathan uses his experience working in-house to develop a strong team approach with his clients.

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Recognition

Distinguished Alumni Award, Public Interest Law Initiative, 2020

Pro Bono Honor Roll, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services, 2017–2022

Pro Bono All-Star, Kirkland & Ellis LLP, 2017

Credentials

Admissions & Qualifications

  • 2015Illinois

Courts

  • United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit2022
  • United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois2018
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan2018

Education

  • Washington University in St. Louis, School of LawJ.D.

    magna cum laude

    2015

    Order of the Coif

    Dean’s Leadership Award

    Legal Practice Excellence Award

    Senior Executive Editor, Washington University Law Review

  • Northwestern UniversityB.A., Political Sciencecum laude2012